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October 14, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MICHELS CORPORATION · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Tailbone contusion, did not seek medical care prior to 10/28/20.

August 2, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MICHELS CORPORATION · Fall from ladders

Changing a screen, went to come down ladder, miss stepped missing rung, lost grip and fell.

November 17, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MICHELS CORPORATION · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing screen when EE stumbled hurting lower leg.

October 4, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MICHELS CORPORATION · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped out of equipment and twisted right ankle.

July 10, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Michels Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

fell while walking and bruised tailbone

June 26, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Michels Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEE STRAIN WALKING FROM PLANT TO LOADER.

June 10, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Michels Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE BROKE A STONE AND THE STONE FELL APART. EE FELL INTO THE STONE WITH HIS FACE, FRACTURING HIS NOSE.

September 17, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MICHELS CORPORATION · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING IN WORKING LIFTING STONES/ROCKS ONTO PALLETS. HE STUMBLED AND TWISTED WHILE CARRYING A 25 STONE. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY.

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